Here you will find links and resources that will help you in supporting the lessons taught in class. The focus of our Author Study is on the popular writer and illustrator Allen Say .
A few of the books we are reading in class are below. You can view some of the content online by clicking on the images below.
You can view a brief biography of the author by clicking on this link
You can read the author's brief summary of his childhood and development as an author by clicking on this link.
To view a map of Asia and the South Pacific, please click on this link
A picture of Himeji Castle can be viewed by clicking on this link.
View a photo gallery of Mt. Fugi by clicking on this link.
The art of origami utilizes geometry, fractions, and measurement in every design. Below are directions for making a simple boat.
Material: Paper cut into 6-inch squares
Color one side of the paper.
Fold the paper in half, bottom edge to top edge.
Fold one of the top halves down so that the top and bottom edges meet.
Turn the paper over and again bring the top half down so that the top and bottom edges meet. Crease the edge then unfold.
Fold each corner (top and bottom) in. Fold the bottom layers together.
Fold the top edge down to meet the bottom edge covering the bottom layer folds. Pull open the top edges and press down on the inside to shape the bottom of the boat.
The Spaghetti Book Club allows for students to review books. To read a student's review of Grandfather's Journey click this link. To read a student's review of Tea with Milk click this link.
WELCOME TO OUR AUTHOR STUDY PAGE
Here you will find links and resources that will help you in supporting the lessons taught in class. The focus of our Author Study is on the popular writer and illustrator Allen Say .
A few of the books we are reading in class are below. You can view some of the content online by clicking on the images below.
You can view a brief biography of the author by clicking on this link
You can read the author's brief summary of his childhood and development as an author by clicking on this link.
To view a map of Asia and the South Pacific, please click on this link
A picture of Himeji Castle can be viewed by clicking on this link.
View a photo gallery of Mt. Fugi by clicking on this link.
The art of origami utilizes geometry, fractions, and measurement in every design. Below are directions for making a simple boat.
Material: Paper cut into 6-inch squares
The Spaghetti Book Club allows for students to review books. To read a student's review of Grandfather's Journey click this link. To read a student's review of Tea with Milk click this link.